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Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

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Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

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Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

01:01

8.14km

280m

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The Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick offers a moderate jogging experience, covering 5.1 miles (8.1 km) with 926 feet (282 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking 1 hour and 1 minute. You will jog through lush fells, ancient woodlands, and along shimmering waters, encountering varied terrain from…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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299 m

Derwent Water

Highlight • Natural Monument

what a wondefull place this is, great base for walking or exploring or getting the steamer

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3.76 km

View from Walla Crag overlooking Derwent Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Walla Crag, at 1,243 feet (379 m), is a diminutive Wainwright that rises above Derwentwater's eastern shore. What it lacks in height, it makes up for with splendid views across …

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7.43 km

Moot Hall, Keswick

Highlight • Settlement

The current Moot Hall in the Lake District town of Keswick was built in 1813 and has been used as a market space, court house, museum and information centre. The …

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8.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.10 km

1.51 km

786 m

750 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

990 m

909 m

857 m

685 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

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Trail Reviews

Amber Keegan

May 16, 2025, Walla Crag from Keswick

I personally prefer running this way around because the terrain is pretty steep and rocky on the way up to Walla this way, and I'd have personally struggled to run down it - but others more competent than me might be fine!

Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

Derwent Water

View from Walla Crag overlooking Derwent Water

Moot Hall, Keswick

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